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Smith and spinners send England to big win over South Africa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Linsey Smith and England's spinners put South Africa to the sword in a comprehensive 10-wicket victory. Only Sinalo Jafta made a score in the double figures for the Proteas, with... Read More


World Bank team engages in high-level consultations with key finance oversight committees of Parliament of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- A World Bank team, led by Country Manager Gevorg Sargsyan, held a consultation meeting on September 25, 2025 with Committee on Public Finance Chair Dr. Harsha de Silva and its mem... Read More


Weekend Sports Action for Sri Lankans: Premier League Blockbusters, Women's World Cup Thrills, and the Singapore Grand Prix

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Sri Lankan sports fans are in for a blockbuster weekend as football, cricket, and Formula One combine to deliver non-stop action. From the Premier League's heavyweight clashes to ... Read More


Domestic flights with 70-seater aircraft could take off in six months- Peter Hill

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Sri Lanka could see the launch of a scheduled domestic airline service using 50-70-seater aircraft within the next six months, a move that could solve a long-standing barrier to t... Read More


Chinese EXIM Bank increases interest rate from 2.5 per cent to 3.5 per cent

Colombo, Oct. 4 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) which said that EXIM Bank of China had increased the interest rate from the initially agreed 2.5 per cent to 3.5 per cent for the loan extende... Read More


Bribery probe in progress against Kumara Jayakody; legal action if Commission decides

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- If the Commission decides to file a case against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, it will be the first case under the NPP to face bribery charges Colombo, October 3 (Daily Mirror)... Read More


One month-old baby found in bag outside retired health officer's home

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A month-old baby girl abandoned by her mother was found in a bag yesterday in the Konwewa area, Ipalogama. The infant had been left on a chair in front of the house of retired fa... Read More


Syphilis-like infection spreading among monkeys in Polonnaruwa - officials

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A recent research conducted by the Wildlife Department and the animal health authorities has revealed that a bacterial infection caused by sexual contact, similar to syphilis has ... Read More


Health Ministry concerned over misleading post on LGBTQ

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Health Ministry has expressed concern over a misleading social media post that promoted the launch of an "LGBTQIA+ Sexual Wellbeing Clinic" at the National Hospital in Kandy, ... Read More


Tamim Rahman to face High Court charges in LPL corruption case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Police Unit for the Prevention of Sports-Related Corruption today informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama that the Attorney General has decided to file indictme... Read More